Head of Group Internal Communications

Head of Group Internal Communications

This is a senior leadership role with a strong focus on internal communications. You'll be the person helping leaders communicate the big messages, whether that's business performance, organisational change, acquisitions, restructures, culture initiatives, or the occasional unexpected issue that lands on everyone's desk before breakfast.

You'll lead the Group internal communications agenda, manage external communication partners, and ensure employees around the world receive clear, consistent messaging that supports understanding, engagement and trust.

• →Lead and deliver the global communications strategy aligned to the company's priorities and long-term goals
• →Partner with the CEO, Chief People Officer and Executive Team on strategic communications and leadership messaging
• →Develop communication plans for major business initiatives, transformations and organisational change programmes
• →Create compelling executive communications including town halls, presentations, speeches, videos and company-wide announcements
• →Advise senior leaders on effective communication approaches and stakeholder engagement
• →Drive consistency of messaging across business units, functions and regions
• →Lead communications activity during acquisitions, integrations, divestments, restructures and strategic reviews
• →Monitor employee sentiment and use feedback to improve communication effectiveness
• →Strengthen employee engagement through two-way communication channels and targeted campaigns
• →Oversee internal communication platforms, events and digital channels
• →Support crisis communications planning and response in partnership with Legal, HR, Investor Relations and external advisors
• →Manage the Group's external communications agency and key suppliers
• →Lead, coach and develop the Communications Manager
• →Establish meaningful communications metrics and drive continuous improvement

• Significant experience in corporate communications, internal communications, employee engagement or corporate affairs within a complex global organisation
• Proven experience partnering with Executive Committees and senior leadership teams
• A track record of leading communications through large-scale business transformation and change
• Experience working within a publicly listed company environment
• Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of how internal, external, investor and reputational considerations connect
• Comfortable advising senior stakeholders and constructively challenging when needed
• Excellent writing, presentation and storytelling skills
• Experience supporting M&A activity, organisational restructuring, integrations or separations would be highly valued
• Experience managing external agencies and communications budgets
• Previous leadership experience with a commitment to developing others
• Calm, practical and measured when dealing with sensitive or fast-moving situations
• Degree or diploma in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Business or a related field

• A genuinely strategic role with direct exposure to the CEO and Executive Team
• The opportunity to shape communication across a highly international organisation
• A flexible and well-established remote working culture
• European location considered, with UK travel approximately 5 to 10 times per year
• The chance to lead communications during a significant period of business evolution and transformation
• Competitive salary and executive benefits package

If you're someone who can turn complex business challenges into clear, credible and engaging communication, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to learn more.

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Morgan Advanced Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Ind-1